I feel that the general population has been sliding downhill on social matters for some time. The advent of the WWW has brought out the worst in many people who hide behind unanimity. Talking face to face keeps some order in conversations but here it's too often a verbal free-for-all. Not the majority of course but enough to put many off visiting or contributing.

Personally I have gained a lot in digital photo knowledge since coming off film cameras. It's a different medium for sure. There has been many knowledgeable contributors here but that can only continue if we respect ideas and opinions that may be apposed to our own.